The Golden State Warriors gave an injury update on second-year center James Wiseman Monday afternoon. After suffering a meniscus injury last season that ended his rookie season, he is nearing a return to the court.

Wiseman can now participate in everything in practice besides scrimmaging. After practice, Steve Kerr spoke with the media about Wiseman's return to the Warriors getting closer.

“I think it's just been a gradual improvement over time…This is something that we're obviously taking very seriously and taking very slowly. The good thing is he (James Wiseman) advanced from his individual work to do all the team stuff other than the scrimmaging,” Kerr told ClutchPoints.

Getting Wiseman back on the floor is going to be a big deal for the team. Not just figuratively speaking but also literally. Kevin Looney and Nemanja Bjelica are the tallest players on the Warriors' active roster. They both stand around 6-foot-9, which is undersized for the center position.

Article Continues Below
More Warriors News
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles upcourt against the San Antonio Spurs in the second period at Chase Center.
Warriors rumors: Jonathan Kuminga free agency hit with harsh reality from InsiderJulian Ojeda ·
LeBron James, Stephen (Steph) Curry, who may be heading to an ESPN NBA broadcasting booth after they retire, after Lakers-Warriors game on December 25, 2024.
ESPN has ‘hopeful’ LeBron James, Stephen Curry wishAndrew Korpan ·
Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter at the Chase Center with Richard Jefferson in the background
Richard Jefferson drops Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Stephen Curry takeJosue Pavon ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
Warriors’ Draymond Green disagrees with LeBron James’ radical playoff ideaMalik Brown ·
Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) during team introductions before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena.
Warriors work out champion who shot 41.3 percent from 3-point landDavid Yapkowitz ·
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) meet after the game at the Chase Center.
Why Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski doesn’t want a Giannis Antetokoumpo tradeZachary Howell ·

Although teams are playing smaller, the elite ones have decent or great centers. Wiseman's 7-foot frame will be the perfect aid in helping the Warriors take on the top teams. The faster he is up to speed, the quicker he will settle into his role.

Overall, this is excellent news for Wiseman and the Dubs. Jonathan Kuminga just played in his first game of the season, and to get Wiseman to do the same soon is fantastic. It also means the team is getting closer and closer to being full strength, and Klay Thompson would be the last piece. Then the Bay Area will see how good this team could be.